TOLEDO, Ohio — A wanted sexual offender is off of the streets following a chase that ended in a crash in Springfiled Twp. early on Friday morning.
The pursuit took place around 1 a.m. and ended at Hill Avenue and Crissey Road.
Toledo Police say prior to the pursuit, officers had pulled over the suspect and when they were made aware he had an active felony warrant for child sexual assault.
At that point, police say the suspect sped off, leading them on a chase heading west on Hill Avenue.
Police say the suspect's car ultimately came to a dead end at Crissey Road after it was driven through the fence of a junk yard. Both the suspect, who was driving, and a female passenger were taken to the hospital to be evaluated.
Their injuries are unknown at this time.
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